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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 23.1998 11 she met with representatives of Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., and, in this segment, she proposes the trail go in back of the curb, as done in Shoreview, to minimize the impact. Councilmember Malone noted there are no logical destination points. Ms. Walsh stated the connection to the east would provide access to adjoining communities, Sucker Creek, and the St. Paul Water Utility property. MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Malone seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #98-29, Supporting an Application to the Department of Natural Resources Cooperative Trail Grant Program. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). E. Resolution #98-30, Authorizing Changes to the Employee Benefit Program Mr. Fritsinger explained the Council is asked to adopt Resolution #98-30 which would authorize changes to the Employee Benefit Program to make changes to the short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance benefits currently provided. He reported on staff's research and their determination that the package provided by Forms Benefits provides competitive rates for the coverage offered and the best benefit package. Mayor Probst stated he believes this change is long overdue and he supports the change. Councilmember Aplikowski stated as a small business person, this makes her nervous, but in a City business, this has become a necessary thing to maintain quality staff and continuity. Therefore, she supports it for the City staff. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #98-30, Authorizing Changes to the Employee Benefit Program. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). E. Resolution #98-26, Approving an Application to Conduct One-Day Off-Site Gambling Mr. Terrance Post, City Accountant, stated this is not a typical request in being a one-day off- site gambling application. He explained that each licensed organization is allowed one such request per year by the State. Mr. Post explained this organization has historically met in another Shoreview location but, due to scheduling conflicts, they are looking at holding this fundraising event in Arden Hills. He stated since the City does not permit this organization from a premises standpoint, the City does not have the leverage to require they abide by the ordinance trade area spending requirement. However, this is an infrequent type of request so staff recommends approval of Resolution #98-26 which would approve an application to conduct one-day off-site gambling for the Circle Pines/Lexington Lions Club on Apri125, 1998 at the Arden Hills Holiday Inn.